Lake Bellaire
Address:
5569 Cottage Drive
Bellaire, MI 49615
About Lake Bellaire
Michigan has an abundance of beautiful lakes, and Antrim County is no exception, and Lake Bellaire is east of Lake Michigan. This 1,793-acre recreational lake offers beautiful views of the Great Lakes and the Michigan River, as well as the Detroit River. In the lake area there are many opportunities for hard-boiled outdoor vacationers, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and fishing.
With so many options, such as fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities, travelers will enjoy the choice from a variety of options for their next vacation. This luxurious resort is located on the shores of Lake Bellaire, with a well-equipped campsite and a beautiful park right on the lake.
Lake Bellaire, known as Grass Lake until the 1950s, is the largest freshwater lake in the United States and the second largest in Michigan. The long coastline is 11.5 miles long and is more of an elongated "S" design, although the lower half of the lake has been considerably widened.
Lake Bellaire is fed by several streams, as are the Cedar River and Intermediate Lake, but the primary outlet is the Grass River, which eventually flows into Clam Lake. The shell lake is bordered by a band of lake extending southeast-northwest and serves as a channel that carries water from Lake Bellaire to the much larger Torch Lake and then Lake Bellaires. Water flows from the lake, usually from north to south and finally to the coast.
Lake Bellaire is part of the Great Lakes chain, a series of lakes in the western United States. Further west of Lake Bellaires is a very long and large lake, and the other two lakes in this chain are in Clam Lake, which begins southeast of Lake Bellaire and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
The three lakes form a 500 square kilometre watershed with a total area of about 2,000 square kilometres.
The chain of lakes is a river that connects several neighbouring lakes, so boaters can often cross the entire chain of lakes by boat.
Many travellers choose the lakes that are part of the chain as their preferred holiday destination. The scattered views of Lake Bellaire, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron make it a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing in the Great Lakes region.
Bellaire is a county town in County Antrim, situated in the north-east of the lake. The Intermediate River flows into the Cedar River near the city and the Intermediate River into Lake Michigan, from where it flows into Chicago, Michigan and Lake Huron. The Bellaire Dam, originally intended for power generation, was built in this town in 1902. In the 1950s, the dam was decommissioned and no longer used as a power source.
Today it is mainly used for water level control, and in recent years official water levels have been set at 610 feet. The Bellaire Dam is the only structure that stands between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron on the west side of the lake. As the dam is located directly at the mouth of the lake, the water of the Intermediate and Cedar rivers, which are the main sources of water input into the lake, affects the water level of Lake Bellaires.
It has been described as a fishing paradise and visitors are often surprised by how clear the water in the lake is. Lake Bellaire has two public moorings for a boat, but observers will likely watch fishing enthusiasts try their luck from the shore or on the boat.
Often you see the sandy bottom and there are no hooks in this lake, so it is a great place for fishing.
Lake Bellaire is the widest and concentrated in the northern part of Michigan State, about 30 miles north of Detroit. The surrounding lakes, such as Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, are so beautiful that the inhabitants of this area value these lakes as their greatest natural resources. Since 1966, this non-profit association has contributed to the protection and improvement of the water quality of these lakes.
Founded in 1969, the Grass River Natural Area (GRNA) is located in Lake Bellaire and comprises more than 1,000 hectares of protected natural habitat, which comprises the Elk River Chain of Lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. These three lakes are part of a larger Michigan lake chain that includes 14 lakes. The Elk River and its tributaries contain and contribute to the water quality of all three major lakes in Michigan and the Great Lakes. Over 65 bird species live in this area, which is inhabited by the lakes they choose as their home and the many habitats for wildlife.
The centre is open all year round for summer hikes and winter skiing, and courses for young and old are offered. This state - famous attraction has well-maintained hiking trails, guided tours and self-guided explorations, as well as a variety of outdoor activities for children.
The GRNA is an incredible resource for outdoor training and fun, and hikes are organized for all ages, from blue birdwatching to hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking and more.
The economy of the village of Bellaire is directly dependent on tourists and travellers, with millions of dollars in recreation and tourism generated each year. The village of Bellaire and Lake Bellaire, consisting of Forest Home Township, are located in the western part of Lake Michigan, north of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Efforts have therefore been made to keep the village clean, beautiful and attractive, as well as the area around Lake Bellaire as a tourist destination.
Lake Bellaire is really a centrally located place to start your fun - full Michigan vacation. Just 45 minutes southwest is the fun and fast pace of Traverse City, Lewiston is just an hour east and Mackinac Island is just a few miles from the village and a short drive from Lake Michigan.